Has anyone on the forum ever played a Latzsch cimbasso? Is the $17k price justified? From the specs it seems to be more like what bloke says a cimbasso should be (.650 bore, etc). Dillon has it on their website (but out of stock).

Congrats! Did you try the cimbasso? Just wondering how it played.

arpthark wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:38 am There is that Hirsbrunner 6/4 CC for sale in AZ listed on the Offsite Deals section of this website.

There's also a retired tubist in Kansas City that is selling an HB50 for a very good price.

Craig F wrote: Fri Mar 28, 2025 6:07 am WWBW was deemed redundant and was shut down and they redirected customer's to Music & Arts.

They used to have 30 tubas in a showroom (in the early 2000s). It was worth a flight to go try lots of tubas in one place. They even picked me up at the airport (long before uber). Sigh.

TubaBaja wrote: Thu Aug 15, 2024 7:05 pm I have my eyes on a tuba that would change my life!

I'm curious now. Care to share what tuba would be life changing for you?

I'm considering buying an F cimbasso and am seeking advice.
Who makes cimbassi? What brands should I consider?
Where does one find/purchase them?
I saw Chris Olka's video review of a Dillon. Dillon currently shows them out of stock.

More generally, where are good places to find/buy tubas these days ...

Do you still have these CDs for sale?

Is it mostly about the "bugle" (bigger inner diameter before it gets to the bell section)?

donn wrote: Wed Feb 19, 2025 2:06 am Some say it may be precisely measured as how much beer the tuba can contain.

That's a useful metric!

Is there a precise definition of the "size" of a tuba, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4? And what are the defining characteristics that determine the size? Bugle shape (bore along the entire air route)? Bell size? How open the wrap is? Bore at valve set?

Apologies if this is obvious to everyone else. Seems like ...

How is it different than an 832?

I'm interested. Is there some way to contact you? I've also just recently joined. Can a moderator put us in direct contact somehow?

I was in Redmond WA Monday and got to try three tubas at "The Mighty Quinn", namely an Eastman EBC-836 (6/4), an Eastman EBC-832 (4/4), and a Willson 3060 Merlin. All three are good horns. I'm tempted by both Eastmans. Unfortunately, I had to play in a little acoustic booth so couldn't get a sense ...

ChuckLevinsWMC wrote: Fri Dec 20, 2024 5:26 pm I would recommend trying to make it out to the Tuba-Euphonium Workshop if you are able.

Which workshop do you mean? When and where? Thanks.

The 5450 is definitely better for larger ensembles than a CB-50, but, if you've not talked to Lee Stofer about the modifications he developed for the CB-50 you really should, it makes instrument more resonant and easier to play. I have a detailed list of his modifications I can share as well. I ...

I'm in the market for a CC 5v (piston) tuba, 5/4 or largish 4/4. Been playing a Getzen CB-50 mostly. I haven't bought a tuba in about 15 years. Formerly had a Willson 3050 that I generally liked but am looking for something less heavy and more resonant. I'm thinking perhaps MW 5450 Thor or Miraphone ...